Water of Eternal Youth

不老水

he well, dating back to the ancient Yamato period (300-550 CE), is in the rear of the Kashii Temple grounds. Following the orders of 14th Emperor of Japan Chuuai and Empress Jingu, Minister Takeuchi Nosukune dug the well on this spot during a stay at the temple. Morning and evening, water would be ladled out to prepare rice for presentation to the Emperor and Empress. When used, this miraculous spring is said to have a history of maintaining eternal youth and longevity for 300 years. The Environment Agency has certified the well as one of the top 100 natural springs. The temple gates open at 10 AM and close at 3 pm About a building Classification: Environmental Agency famous clear water 100 selections

Address (Japanese)	813-0011　福岡県福岡市東区香椎4-16-1
Address	3-8 Kashii, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City
Telephone Number	092-681-1001（香椎宮社務所）
Contact	Kashii shrine shrine office
Access	From Nishitetsu Bus Kashiimiyamae 1 min. on foot From Nishitetsu Miyajidakesen Kashiiguumae-eki 10min. on foot